At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engineering for a major sterile manufacturing facility expansion in a dynamic team.
- Company: Mace, a leader in construction and consultancy, redefining ambition.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, structured career development, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Inclusive employer welcoming diverse candidates with excellent growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Join us to shape critical facilities that support healthcare innovation.
- Qualifications: Degree in engineering and experience in regulated environments required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition.
Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.
Mace is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support the delivery of a major sterile manufacturing facility expansion within a highly regulated GMP environment.
The successful candidate will provide technical engineering leadership throughout design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover phases, ensuring engineering solutions are safe, compliant, operationally effective and aligned with project objectives.
Working within a multidisciplinary project team, you will coordinate engineering activities across facilities, utilities and process infrastructure, supporting delivery from concept through to qualification and operational readiness.
- You’ll Be Responsible For
- Supporting project delivery through established project governance and stage-gate processes.
- Developing and managing user requirement specifications (URS), design specifications, P&IDs, layouts and technical documentation.
- Managing technical reviews and providing design assurance throughout the project lifecycle.
- Managing engineering interfaces with design consultants, contractors, equipment vendors and site stakeholders.
- Providing technical governance for equipment procurement, installation and integration activities.
- Supporting construction delivery through resolution of technical queries, change control processes and deviation management.
- Coordinating commissioning readiness activities, including mechanical completion verification and system boundary definition.
- Participating in safety reviews, risk assessments, HAZOPs and engineering assurance processes.
- Ensuring engineering activities comply with project standards, quality requirements and EHS expectations.
- Supporting engineering delivery across a range of facility and building systems, including:
- Cleanrooms and controlled environments.
- Facility fit‑out packages.
- HVAC systems.
- Domestic water services.
- Above‑ground drainage systems.
- Fire protection and sprinkler systems.
- Structural and civil engineering works.
- Personnel and operational support facilities.
- Utility infrastructure and building services.
- These systems form part of a complex GMP manufacturing environment requiring close coordination across engineering disciplines.
- You’ll Need To Have
- Degree qualified in Mechanical, Process, Chemical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Proven Project Engineering experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences or other highly regulated environments.
- Experience delivering projects through design, construction, commissioning and handover phases.
- Strong understanding of engineering design management and technical governance processes.
- Experience reviewing engineering deliverables, equipment specifications and vendor packages.
- Familiarity with GMP environments and engineering quality requirements.
- Excellent stakeholder management and coordination skills.
- Strong communication, problem‑solving and technical reporting capabilities.
- Experience delivering sterile manufacturing or aseptic processing facilities.
- Knowledge of EU GMP, MHRA or FDA regulatory requirements.
- Understanding of commissioning, qualification and validation processes.
- Experience participating in HAZOPs, safety reviews and risk assessments.
- Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional accreditation.
- Experience working within EPCM, client‑side or consultancy‑led project environments.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on some of the most technically challenging life sciences projects in the UK and Europe.
- Exposure to complex GMP manufacturing and regulated environments.
- Structured career development and professional accreditation support.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Collaborative and high‑performing project teams.
- The opportunity to shape the delivery of critical facilities that support healthcare and scientific innovation.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.
We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with in the role.
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Project Manager/Engineer in Leeds employer: Mace
Mace Construct Limited is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong commitment to employee development, we provide ample opportunities for growth and advancement within our Public, Science & Technology Business Unit, ensuring that our team members are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their roles. Our culture prioritises safety, quality, and continuous improvement, making it a rewarding place for professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact in the hyperscale data centre sector.
